BLSA Technical Skills Assessment Weekend
2019-08-24 - 2019-08-25 | North of Burra, SA, Australia

Onkaparinga River Race
2019-08-25 08:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Port Noarlunga Beach, Port Noarlunga Beach, Port Noarlunga, South Australia, 5167, Australia

Day Walk Leadership Program Workshop
2019-09-10

Day Walk Leadership Program Workshop 2
2019-09-14 | Scout Outdoor Centre, 192 Rundle street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

Day Walk Leadership Program Workshop 3
2019-09-21 - 2019-09-22 | Kuitpo

Advanced Bushwalking Leadership Course
2019-09-27 - 2019-10-03 | Mt Abrupt, SA, Australia

International Camp Directors Course
2019-09-29 - 2019-10-02

OEASA Riverland PD Program
2019-09-30 - 2019-10-01 | Morgan, Scott's Creek Campsite, Morgan, SA, Australia

PAQS Basic Skills Certificate
2019-10-19 08:45 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | West Lakes, Aquatic Reserve, Bower Road, West Lakes, South Australia, 5021, Australia

Get Into Paddling
2019-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | West Lakes, Aquatic Reserve, Bower Road, West Lakes, South Australia, 5021, Australia

Mid Week Training Mack Creek - Orienteering SA
2021-09-08 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Mack Creek, near Para Wirra National Park, Frank Barker Road, Humbug Scrub, SA, 5114, Australia
Wed Sep 8th – Mack Creek, near Para Wirra NP
Start Times – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Pre-entry is required by Monday 6th Sep at 1 PM
Open to the general public, some orienteering experience is required.
Event Link https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/15289

Narrinyeri Hills (Kinchina Conservation Park) - Orienteering SA
2021-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Rocky Gully, South Australia 5254, Rocky Gully, Murray Bridge, SA, 5254, Australia
Sunday Sep 12th – Narrinyeri Hills (Kinchina CP), west of Murray Bridge
Start Times – 10 AM to 12 noon
Pre-entry is required by Wednesday evening 8th Sep. Open to the general public, with a range of courses suitable for those with orienteering experience and newcomers
Event link – https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/11052

O'Halloran Hill - Glenthorne Park - Orienteering SA
2021-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Sunday 19th Sep – O’Halloran Hill part of Glenthorne NP
Start Times – 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Pre-entry is required by Wednesday evening 15th Sep. Open to the general public, with a range of courses suitable for those with orienteering experience and newcomers
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/16112

National Outdoor Education Conference PRECURSOR (Online)
2021-09-29 10:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Get a taste for the big event (NOEC 2022) and also be more informed about the year ahead with this online event specifically for the Outdoor education sector.

An event not to be missed for Outdoor Educators, Parents, Teachers, Therapists and Community Leaders:

Welcome to Country by Yvonne Weldon and presenters Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, Professor Sharon Goldfeld, Professor Pasi Sahlberg, Janice Atkin ACARA CEO David de Carvalho, Mark Collard Amanda Greggory Lloyd and many others. The star-studded line up of world-experts will help us navigate the path forward and offer some insights which have been gleaned from their recent encounters.

The Outdoor Council of Australia will be providing an update on the National Outdoors Summit and the key topics being investigated by the various working groups.
We encourage all members of the outdoors sector in South Australia to sign up and join in.

Time & Location
29 Sep, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm AEST
ZOOM WEBINAR
Book online here
About the Event
As recently advised, the current COVID-19 situation has forced the postponement of the main event until September 2022, but we are delighted to bring all our industry and participants to the NOEC “Precursor” event via an online experience.
This event will run from 10:30am am to 4:00 pm (AEST) on 29th September 2021, with breaks following each session so there is time for delegates to fit a little work in between or times to grab a cuppa.
Topics will include an expert panel on the learnings navigating fires and COVID-19 including Shane Fitzsimmons AFSM, ACARA Curriculum Review with CEO David de Carvalho, updates from the OCA Summit, and Working Groups, Nature Play Innovations with Pasi Sahlberg, and the Outdoor Education Awards.
All registrations that have booked and paid for NOEC 2022 prior to the 25th of July will receive the link to join this session.
If you haven’t booked your NOEC 2022 tickets as yet, you can still be part of this special event for $30 per person including all fees.
Book online here.

Lessons Learnt During Hard Times:

Leadership is straightforward when things are going well, but true leaders emerge when the going gets tough. Whilst 2020-2021 was pretty much a disaster for outdoor educators, it was also especially hard for students from low SES or marginalised communities. COVID-19 and the Black Summer Bushfires gave time to push the reset button and reflect on what matters most. It became abundantly clear that recent disasters not only break us, it revealed that wider systemic factors were already broken.

Shane Fitzsimmons is now the Head of Resilience NSW and previously the Commissioner of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service between September 2007 and April 2020 (during the Black Summer Fires). As an acclaimed leader, will share his wisdom and offer concrete ideas to navigate our way forward as a resilient community.
Professor Sharon Goldfeld is a paediatrician, public health physician, and Co-Group Leader of Policy and Equity at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Director of the Centre for Community Child Health at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. Her research program focuses on investigating, testing and translating sustainable policy relevant solutions that eliminate inequities for Australia’s children. One positive aspect to emerge for Prof Sharon Goldfeld was ‘COVID taught us we can do slow system change, fast’. She will speak about what needs to happen in 2021 and beyond in terms of child wellbeing and equity.
Professor Pasi Sahlberg, now lives with his family in Australia and is at the Gonski Institute UNSW. As a schoolteacher, teacher-educator, researcher, and policy advisor in Finland, Pasi will talk about Growing Up Digital and the impact on Australia’s school children. His career includes senior education specialist at the Finland’s National Board of Education, World Bank in Washington, DC, lead education specialist at the European Training Foundation in Torino (Italy), director general of the Ministry of Education and Culture (CIMO) in Finland, and a visiting professor at Harvard University. Pasi has served as a commissioner in the Swedish School Commission, advisor to the Minister of Education in Malta, and Minister of Education in Finland.

OUTDOOR HEALTH NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM in SA
2021-10-13 - 2021-10-14 | Adelaide’s University and Innovation Precinct, Adelaide, South Australia – and Online
Outdoor Health – A Natural Necessity
Save the Dates: Wednesday 13 – and Thursday 14 October 2021. Save Friday 15 October to join in the work of an Outdoor Health Working Group.
Location: The Symposium will be held in Adelaide’s University and Innovation Precinct located on the banks of the Torrens River, known as Karrawirra Pari (Red Gum River) on Kaurna Country.
Theme: Around the world, humans are either responding to threats posed by covid-19, or beginning to establish a new ‘post-covid normal’. Meanwhile, rates of species extinction are reaching alarming levels, and the effects of climate change are being experienced first-hand by many. Just like sea levels, rates of human physical, mental, and social ill health continue to rise. This culmination of human-nature and planetary change calls for a new normal, or perhaps a remembering of old ways, and makes approaches like Outdoor Health a natural necessity.
Information will be on the Outdoor Healthcare Website soon, visit: outdoorhealthcare.org.au

Hosted and sponsored by the Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy Inc.
https://aabat.org.au

Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy – National Forum – Mylor, South Australia 2021
2021-10-15 - 2021-10-17 | Mylor Adventure Camp
Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy – National Forum – Mylor, South Australia 2021
This year’s theme for the Australian Association of Bush Adventure Therapy (AABAT) National Forum 2021 is ‘Venturing Out, Journeying Within’, a theme which challenges us to practice what we preach about the practical application of outdoor, nature-based experiences for the purpose of healing and enhancing our health and well-being.
This year’s Forum will focus on sharing the myriad of therapeutic experiences that can be delivered through outdoor experiential journeys and nature-based health practices. Many of these approaches and improving wellbeing are being practiced in combination with mainstream approaches to health care, as well as complimentary and allied health and indigenous on-country approaches. These kinds of practices are being used across the life course, from early childhood resilience-building, youth at risk interventions, post-traumatic growth, disability life enhancement, family therapy, suicide prevention, recovery from domestic violence, workplace wellness, team and leadership development, to aging well, and more.

Event Date: 15-10-2021 – 17-10-2021
Event Location: Mylor Adventure Camp
Find out more

MapRun Spring Series – Bonython Park - Orienteering
2021-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Sunday Oct 17th – MapRun Spring Series – Bonython Park
Start Times – 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Maps can be ordered by Thursday Oct 14th, or downloaded prior to the event from the event site.
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/16396

Mid Week Training Mt Crawford, Jenkins Scrub
2021-10-20 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Mount Crawford Forest, Warren Rd, Mount Crawford, SA, 5351, Australia
Mid Week Training Mt Crawford, Jenkins Scrub
Start Times – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Pre-entry is required by Monday 18th Oct
Open to the general public, some orienteering experience required.
Event Link – https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/15290

MapRun Spring Series – Sturt Gorge to Blackwood Hills area
2021-10-24 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Blackwood Hill Reserve, 14 Brookman Cresent, Craigburn Farm, SA, 5051, Australia
Sunday, Oct 24th – MapRun Spring Series – Sturt Gorge to Blackwood Hills area
Start Times – Do in Your Own time after maps are available at the event website
Event link – https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/16397

AB Phillips Insurance Industry Update & Online Member Catch Up ACA
2021-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
AB Phillips Insurance Industry Update

Tuesday 26th October 2021, 2pm (AEDT) via ZOOM.

AB Phillips will present a market update and navigate through the existing challenges the industry is currently facing.

This session will be similar to that shown at the ACA National Conference in 2021.

About Mark:Mark is AB Phillips’ Director, General Insurance and has more than 20 years experience in General Insurance and Workers Compensation broking. Mark has a wealth of experience in insurance and among other areas specialises in the camp and leisure industry. His expert advice in insurance and risk management is very highly regarded. In 2008 he was awarded Victorian Young Professional Broker of the Year.

Hosted by the Australian Camps Association
Register via link
https://auscamps-asn-au.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lceCoqTgiH9GgJ3v6jf2YzAeDpk7v9V-E

Halloween Vampire O
2021-10-30 | West Terrace, 161 West Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Evening event with a Halloween theme
Event Link – https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/16222

Remote Area First Aid Course 5-7 NOV 2021 - Big Heart Adventures
2021-11-05 - 2021-11-07
Remote Area First Aid Course 5-7 NOV 2021
$450.00

3 DAY SESSIONS | 5 NOV – 7 NOV 2021

Overview
Big Heart Adventures is hosting a remote area first aid course.
This course delivered by Peter Kerrison from Red Cross aims to equip participants with qualifications in Remote Area First Aid and include incident management scenarios when working in outdoor leadership roles. Training is provided both in classroom and in the field at Belair National Park over 3 practical days. This course would also suit those who venture remotely for leisure and would like to have training in Remote Area First Aid.
Full details and bookings can be found here: https://bigheartadventures.com.au/product/remote-area-first-aid-course-5-7-nov-2021/
Units Covered Include:
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Blended
HLTAID005 Provide First Aid In Remote Situations
Secure your spot today for $450pp. Payment options are via credit card or direct deposit.
Minimum numbers apply for this course to proceed – maximum participants 18.
Hosted by

2021 Club Development Conference
2021-11-21 09:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide, South Australia, 5006, Australia
2021 Club Development Conference
The last couple of years have changed the game for the sport and recreation sector. Increased lifestyle pressures, evolving social norms and the rise of technology have had a significant impact on how sport and recreation organisations operate and how members can thrive in a club environment.
To prepare you and your club for what’s ahead, the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing is hosting a Club Development Conference. A line-up of industry experts will provide the latest insights on innovation, marketing and governance applicable to sport and recreation.
We encourage multiple members of your club/organisation to attend (tickets become discounted when three or more attendees register).
Tickets for the conference also include morning tea on arrival, lunch and afternoon tea.
For those who cannot attend the conference at Adelaide Oval, tickets are available to stream the conference live. Please note you will not be able to interact during the sessions.
What: 2021 Club Development Conference
When: Sunday 21 November 2021 | 9:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Adelaide Oval | Ian McLachlan Room
Cost: $30.00 for 1 ticket; $60.00 for 2 tickets; $75.00 for 3 tickets; $90.00 for 4 tickets (excluding GST) or $10 (online)
All details here:
https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au/sport_and_recreation/club-development-conference

AABAT Forum 2022 - Venturing Out, Journeying Within (moved from 2021)
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-23 | Mylor Adventure Camp
This year’s theme for the Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy (AABAT) National Forum 2022 is ‘Venturing Out, Journeying Within’, a theme which challenges us to practice what we preach about the practical application of outdoor, nature-based experiences for the purpose of healing and enhancing our health and well-being.

AABAT NATIONAL FORUM DATE CONFIRMED FOR 2022

AABAT are excited to announce that the new AABAT Forum 2022 – Venturing Out, Journeying Within is now scheduled for 21-23 October 2022! Same location, at the Mylor Adventure camp in the beautiful Adelaide Hills of South Australia.

For staying the course with us, we are extending current registration prices if you register in the next few weeks (until 30 September) – so you can still grab a bargain basement registration rate before there is a small price adjustment from 1 October.

Another reason to register now is that along with existing registrants you will also go into the draw to win a ticket to a pre-forum workshop of your choice on the Friday of the forum!

The volunteer planning committee look forward to enjoying a well earned breather over the summer and resume planning in the new year to bring you a brilliant event in 2022!

Don’t forget to keep an eye out on the emerging presenter line up and program updates here – https://forum.aabat.org.au/

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Association for Experiential Education Asia-Pacific Regional Conference
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-15 | Singapore University, S463 Clementi Road Singapore 599494, Singapore, Singapore
Earlybird Tickets are closing to join the first ever Association for Experiential Education Asia-Pacific Regional Conference. Grab a spot for only $150 before the 15 April.
Experiential educators from around Asia and beyond are traveling to Singapore, the Garden City to explore ideas about “Sustainability and Inclusivity in Experiential Education,”.
June 13 to 15.

Conference Objectives
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Asia Pacific Regional (in collaboration with SUSS) brings you the inaugural APAC Regional Conference that aims to:

recognise the good practices of educators, practitioners and students in experiential education
explore ideas and enactment of sustainability and inclusivity in experiential education
celebrate partnerships and expand reach through networking and collaboration
celebrate the leadership of APAC council in AEE

Theme of Conference

The theme of the conference is “Sustainability and Inclusivity in Experiential Education.” We hope that this will be a platform where researchers, practitioners and students would explore and share sustainability and inclusivity education and practices through experiential learning.
Some possible themes related to sustainability include avoiding depletion of natural resources, ecological balance, sustained functioning of the environment, reducing one’s impact on the environment, sharing of good practices, impact-driven narratives and enhancing the connection with nature.
Themes around inclusivity may include sharing of findings, practices, programmes and/or narratives of the provision of equal access to opportunities and resources to all.

Registrations
For more info head to https://lnkd.in/gskQt5Y7
#equity #inclusion #diversity #outdooreducation #riskmanagement #outdoorrisk #outdoorsafety #wildernessriskmanagement #outdooradventure #experientialeducation #sustainability #environmentaleducation

Keynote Address: Enabling Experiential Education, Experiencing Enabling Education
by Professor Roger Slee (University of Leeds)
Synopsis: It is difficult to dispute the proposition that the history of education is a history of exclusion for many population cohorts. This continues to be the case for vulnerable population cohorts. Reconstructing education so that it is inclusive is challenging. Sustaining inclusive education is even more difficult. This keynote will consider the possibilities for experiential education as a catalyst for the enduring reconstruction of education across all sectors.

ACA National Conference in Adelaide Sept 2023
2023-09-20 - 2023-09-22
Join the Australian Camps Association in Adelaide this September!
Registration | Program | Presenter EOI | Sponsorship & Trade | Venue & Accommodation | Social Events
Wednesday 20th – Friday 22nd September 2023
Registration NOW OPEN – click here to register.
The biennial National Conference is always a highlight of the Australian Camps Association (ACA) Event Calendar. ACA aim to provide some inspiring professional development as always, but also want to focus strongly on you – there’ll be plenty of opportunities for fun, relaxation, networking, socialising and perhaps the odd quirky challenge here and there!
On the professional development front, presenters will speak on a wide range of topics. The content will be suitable for managers, senior staff and activity staff, so bring your whole team along. Presenter Expression of Interest is NOW OPEN! If you (or someone you know) have a presentation you feel would be appropriate to the camps and led outdoor provider sector we welcome your application to present – apply here.
ACA Conferences are of course about building the camp community so social time is an important integral part of our event. The Conference Dinner event will be a great opportunity to meet and re-connect with friends and colleagues from around the country, share ideas, have a laugh and simply enjoy some good food and good company.
It is ACA custom to rotate the Conference host state and after a very successful 2021 event in Victoria, it is now South Australia’s turn. The venue, the Pullman Adelaide, is very comfortable and located in the heart of Adelaide, a short drive from many ACA member camps – perfect for the post Conference camps tour on Friday 22nd September 2023.
See more: https://auscamps.asn.au/events/aca-national-conference
